City Council Special Meeting 4pm/ Regular Meeting at 6 pm Tuesday, March 4, 2025
CITY HALL
1666 N. MAIN STREET, WALNUT CREEK
CouncilMembers:
DEVINNEY
FRANCOIS
sILVA
mAYOR pRO tEM Wilk
mayor Darling
Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council at the regular meeting held on March 18, 2025.
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION AT 4:00 PM Council Chamber, 1st Floor
1. OPENING AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Consider and take action on any request from a Councilmember to participate in a meeting remotely due to emergency circumstances pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(f)(1). Receive notice that a Councilmember is participating in the meeting due to just cause circumstances pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(f)(1) - none.
Mayor Darling reported that under pubic comment, public comments at special meetings are limited to subjects on the agenda only. No public comments were received for the Closed Session items.
2. CLOSED SESSION
After an opportunity for public comment, the City Council reconvened in closed session in the 2nd Floor Conference Room pursuant to:
a.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Chuluunbat v. City of Walnut Creek, et al. Case No. C20-00716 b.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 390 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek
Agency negotiators: Rich Payne, Public Works Director
Negotiating parties: City of Walnut Creek and Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek Under negotiation: Price and Terms for License Agreement for Equestrian Center City Attorney Steve Mattas reported out on the Closed Session items at the 6 pm Regular meeting.
3. ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION at 5:17 p.m. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 6:00 PM
Council Chamber, 1st Floor
1. OPENING
Consider and take action on any request from a Councilmember to participate in a meeting remotely due to emergency circumstances pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(f)(1). Receive notice that a Councilmember is participating in the meeting due to just cause circumstances pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(f)(1) - none. a.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
b.
ROLL CALL - all Councilmembers were in attendance.
c.
PROCLAMATION: American Red Cross Month
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Darling reported a revised set of minutes for February 20, 2025 were provided. Mayor Silva pulled Consent Calendar item 2f to provide comments. No public comments were received for the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wilk, second by Francois,
carried unanimously
, to APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 2a - 2e as follows:
YEAS:
DeVinney, Francois, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Wilk, Mayor Darling. a.
APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of February 11, 2025 (special); February 18, 2025 (regular); and February 20, 2025 (special) (as revised).
A revised set of minutes for February 20, 2025 were provided, posted online and provided at the meeting.
Minutes February 11, 2025
Minutes February 18, 2025
Minutes February 20, 2025
Amended Minutes for 2/20/25
b.
ACCEPTED WARRANT REGISTERS dated February 14, 2025 (2) and February 21, 2025; and DIRECT PAYROLL TRANSFERS dated February 21, 2025 (2).
Warrant Registers
c.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 25-05 accepting a grant award in the amount of $16,481 from the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program for the Walnut Creek Police Department and appropriate said funds within the Grant Fund (Fund 166) to conduct enforcement operations of tobacco retailers in the City.
Agenda Report
Addendum Draft Resolution
d.
ACCEPTED the Fiscal Year 2025 2nd Quarter Budget Update report, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Agenda Report
Attachment FY25 General Fund Summary
e.
AWAREDED CONTRACT 24-10, the Arbolado and Rudgear Parks Athletic Court Resurfacing project, to Vintage Contractors, Inc., for a contract price of $532,117 and a contingency not to exceed $79,818, for an authorized total of $611,935.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 Project Locations
Attachment 2 Bid Evaluation
f.
APPROVAL OF Final Language for the 2025 and 2026 calendar year Major City Goal regarding the General Plan Update.
Mayor Silva pulled Consent Calendar item 2f to provide comments. No public comments were received.
Motion by Silva, second by Mayor Darling,
carried unanimously
, to APPROVE the Final Language for the 2025 and 2026 calendar year Major City Goal regarding the General Plan Update.
YEAS:
DeVinney, Francois, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Wilk, Mayor Darling.
Agenda Report
Attachment Final Report 2025 and 2026 Major City Goals
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public comments were received from Jan Warren.
4. COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OR REQUESTS a.
Closed Session announcement - City Attorney Steve Mattas reported the following: 1) In regards to the Closed Session with Real Property Negotiators - The Council provided direction to the negotiators; no reportable action; and 2) In regards to the Closed Session for Existing Litigation in the case of Chuluunbat v. City of Walnut Creek, the City Council in conjunction with the Municipal Pooling Authority, authorized the filing of a Petition of Review by a 5-0 vote of the City Council. b.
City Manager reports - City Manager Dan Buckshi discussed wildfire preparedness. c.
City Councilmember reports on AB1234 Activities, Councilmember assignments and various activities and upcoming event Councilmembers announced upcoming events, reported on meetings and other local events attended since the last meeting; and made comments on issues of concern.
5. CONSIDERATION
a.
2024 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Mayor Darling reported correspondence had been received since the distribution of the agenda report.
The Council meeting was recessed briefly.
Interim Principal Planner Crystal De Castro provided the staff presentation. She reported that the City Council is required to review the 2024 Annual Progress Report on the Housing Element of the General Plan, which summarizes the status and progress in implementing Housing Element goals, policies, and programs. She stated that upon approval staff will submit the report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation.
Public comments were received from: Jan Warren and Charles Kreling.
Motion by Silva, second by Mayor Darling,
carried unanimously
, to ACCEPT the 2024 Annual Progress Report and DIRECT City staff to forward the report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation.
YEAS:
DeVinney, Francois, Silva, Mayor Pro Tem Wilk, Mayor Darling.
Agenda Report
Attachment 2024 Housing Element Progress Report
Correspondence Received
6. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL at 7:26 p.m. ________________________________________
Suzie Martinez, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Walnut Creek
Approved:
_______________________________________
Cindy Darling
2024-25 Mayor of the City of Walnut Creek